“That awkward moment when you trip up the stairs in front of an attractive person…”

The last example may be a valid use of the word, but the point still stands: teenagers have the ability to make words become commonplace.

Something needs to change. Try choosing a different word to redefine before the present one is entirely worn-out. How about the word “jocose”? It can be used to describe someone that is funny or witty. “Jock” for short maybe?

“The jock improv kids put on a hilarious show last night!”

“Dude your dad had me rolling on the floor laughing; he’s such a jock.”

Ultimately, there is little chance that a donut will once again be called a “sinker” like it was in the 1920s, or that “jock” will ever mean something other than a popular football player.

But knowing the consequences of overusing a word, consider this: 50 years from now will the grandkids be calling you an “awkward old fart” or something much more unpleasant?